- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rome, NY
Bellamy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bellamy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362490002579
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellamy Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Rome · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellamy Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellamy Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Rome, NY.
School address
District: Rome City School District · New York
NCES ID 362490002579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Bellamy Elementary School held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.7 → 58.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 362490002579 · Rome, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 9.9:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Rome Free Academy (1,512 students)
Bellamy Elementary School held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.7 → 58.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bellamy Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rome Free Acad
Rome Free Academy
1,512 students
- Lyndon H Strou
Lyndon H Strough Middle School
817 students
- Louis V Denti 598
Louis V Denti Elementary School
598 students
- This school 544
Bellamy Elementary School
544 students
- Gansevoort Ele 397
Gansevoort Elementary School
397 students
- Ridge Mills El 388
Ridge Mills Elementary School
388 students
What this shows Bellamy Elementary School reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellamy Elementary School compares
Bellamy Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 32% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
81.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,746
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 12.3%
African American 9.2%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Bellamy Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Rome City School District reports $23,746 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bellamy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Free Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyndon H Strough Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louis V Denti Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gansevoort Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Mills Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellamy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bellamy Elementary School
How many students attend Bellamy Elementary School?
Bellamy Elementary School has 544 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rome, NY. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellamy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellamy Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bellamy Elementary School?
74.3% of students at Bellamy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellamy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bellamy Elementary School is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Rome, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellamy Elementary School?
Bellamy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bellamy Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Rome?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellamy Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Rome, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rome on the city page.
What other schools are in Rome City School District?
Besides Bellamy Elementary School, Rome City School District also operates Rome Free Academy (1,512 students), Lyndon H Strough Middle School (817 students), and Louis V Denti Elementary School (598 students). See the Rome City School District district page for the complete list.